Dwight M. Howard, 94, passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2014, at his home surrounded by family. Dwight was born in rural Allen County on Aug. 25, 1919, the son of Roy and Ida Howard.…

Dear editor,My name is Bob Eastes and I hail from Pratt, Kansas. I am a sports nut, of all sports at all levels, and spend as much time as I can watching high school sporting…

Next Monday is the last day of open enrollment for Marketplace health insurance coverage. Open enrollment is the window of time in which any person can enroll for coverage in the Marketplace. Once open enrollment…

Next Monday is the last day of open enrollment for Marketplace health insurance coverage. Open enrollment is the window of time in which any person can enroll for coverage in the Marketplace. Once open enrollment…

The search for new employees requires a snazzy sales pitch, not only for your business, but for the community at large.That’s because college graduates, especially, know there’s more to life than just a job. Today’s…

Kenneth Beaman, 87, Joplin, Mo., died March 12, 2014. Cremation will take place under the direction of Four State Cremation of Joplin. No services are planned at this time.

JoAnn Beaman, 82, Joplin, Mo., died March 24, 2014. Cremation will take place under the direction of Four State Cremation of Joplin. No services are planned at this time.

Former Iolan Michael Lee Peer Jr., 25, Topeka, died Tuesday, March 18, 2014, at his home.Originally from New Jersey, Peer attended middle and high school in Iola with his brother, Scott, and his family. His…

(Editor’s note: Real estate, including agricultural land, is treated in two ways for property tax purposes. Valuation is market value, or in the case of agricultural, land use-value that is determined by earnings potential. Assessed…

Despite objections from the resident, Iola city council members approved a home for demolition during their meeting Monday evening; based on their opinion, it’s in her best interest.Arnetta Mock appeared before the council to request…